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It’s Political Power, Stupid
Today’s populist revolts against globalization are not only economic in nature—they are fundamentally political. As Hannah Arendt warned, the elevation of economics over politics, especially under imperialism and globalization, leads to the collapse of political judgment and self-determination. Her historical analysis now reads like prophecy: we are witnessing the return of politics in its most raw and terrifying form.04-06-2025
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Sir Joshua Reynolds on the Real Labor of Thinking
Sir Joshua Reynolds comments on the lengths to which a man will go to avoid the real labor of thinking in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.01-05-2016
The Delusion of the Omnipotence
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Amor Mundi 1/3/16
In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on the rise of amateurism in politics, contemplate the complexity of the human brain, and much more!01-03-2016
Sherwood Anderson on a Human Being's Well of Thinking
Sherwood Anderson comments on the suppression of a human being's "deep well of thinking" in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.12-29-2015
Amor Mundi 12/27/15
In this week's Amor Mundi, we reflect on the true meaning of Christmas, explore the dangers inherent in unmasking, and much more!12-27-2015
Theodor W. Adorno on the Meaning of Thinking
German philosopher Theodor W. Adorno reflects on what it means to think anymore in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.12-22-2015
Arendt and Breaking with Tradition
Kate Bermingham shares her love of Arendt's ability to both love and break from political theory tradition in this week's Library feature.12-17-2015
Aristophanes on Escaping an Entanglement of Thought
Aristophanes discusses how one can escape the entanglement of a baffling thought in this week's Thoughts on Thinking.12-15-2015
Please Support the HAC with a Year-End Contribution!
Please consider making a year-end contribution to the Center or renewing your membership this holiday season.12-14-2015